Nasdaq ETFs

In recent trading, shares of IVERIC bio Inc (Symbol: ISEE) have crossed above the average analyst 12-month target price of $29.64, changing hands for $29.84/share. When a stock reaches the target an analyst has set, the analyst logically has two ways to react: downgrade on valua

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itsel

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itsel

Looking at the underlying holdings of the ETFs in our coverage universe at ETF Channel, we have compared the trading price of each holding against the average analyst 12-month forward target price, and computed the weighted average implied analyst target price for the ETF itsel

By Natalia Gurushina Chief Economist, Emerging Markets Fixed Income The IMF thinks that the spike in real rates is temporary, while some EMs are testing the policy easing waters – but the market is not sure this is a good idea. Natural Rates The markets are getting increasingly accustomed to the prospect of a 25bps U.S. rate [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Pierre Debru Head of Quantitative Research & Multi Asset Solutions at WisdomTree in Europe Equity markets started 2023 as they closed 2022, with positive performance across regions. However, it was anything but plain sailing for investors as tighter monetary policies started to bite and the most vulnerable banks started to fall. The MSCI World Index gained [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Tom Butcher Director of ESG Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the documentary “Beyond the Trees” from Contributing Producer Tom Butcher. Soon to hit the big screens at a number of film festivals will be a great new documentary, Beyond the Trees. The film tells the story of the van Eck Forests in northern California [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By David Schassler Head of Quantitative Investment Solutions The U.S. faces a multitude of economic challenges that lead to recent bank failures. We remain on high alert for a “bull trap” as we anticipate additional cracks to surface. Please note that VanEck may have a position(s) in the name(s) described below. The VanEck Quantitative Investment Solutions (“QIS”) [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

It’s believed that to meet this goal, two out of every three passenger vehicles manufactured in the U.S. would need to be electric models. Last week, the Biden administration proposed aggressive new tailpipe emissions standards that, if enforced, would leave carmakers with no other choice than to produce electric vehicles (EVs) almost exclusively by 2032. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

By Eric Fine Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets Fixed Income A tumultuous few months have strengthened our conviction that money will flow out of developed markets bonds and into emerging markets bonds due to “fiscal dominance” in developed markets. Overview In March, the VanEck Emerging Markets Bond Fund (the Fund) returned 1.50%, compared to 2.54% for [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

A direct indexing portfolio is a separately managed account based on a chosen market-cap-weighted benchmark whereby investors can personalize their accounts to incorporate desired factors; tilts; and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) preferences, or to account for concentrated positions. Unlike a mutual fund or an ETF, the investor owns the securities directly in the SMA. [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Emerging markets have been a popular place for equities-hungry investors wary of a looming U.S. recession this year, and that didn’t stop over the last week. American Century Investments, which hasn’t lacked for flows into some of its broader active ETFs this year, saw big flows in the middle part of the ETF Issuer League [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

This year is already looking brighter for China than last, with projections of around 5% growth seen as the result of the country ending its zero-COVID rules and rebounding in 2023. Within that growth is a deeper trend, however, that speaks to the country’s changing relationship with foreign markets that may produce more durable growth [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

In a year of economic downturn and recession, advisors and investors remain focused on income preservation in a challenging market environment for stocks and bonds. Optimizing the tax efficiency of monthly distributions is one key method of preserving income and the NEOS suite of ETFs offers tax efficiency in spades. The tax-efficient ETFs from NEOS [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Invesco has five funds in its suite of low volatility ETFs that can help investors navigate turbulence in equity markets. Low volatility ETFs surged in interest during last year’s volatile market and are a preferred way to participate in upside potential while also mitigating risk over time. Invesco’s suite of low volatility ETFs use a [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

VettaFi continues to transform financial services from an industry into a community, through features such as our biweekly Meet an Advisor column, which profiles financial advisors and gives them a chance to share their story and spotlight their ideas.  Earlier this week, VettaFi announced the new Exchange Advisor Council, consisting of seven members who are [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

New U.S. economic data suggests that a recession is indeed coming, and investors should prepare for the downturn. The Conference Board revealed on Thursday that its Leading Economic Index for the U.S. fell by 1.2% in March. This marks the lowest point the index has been at since November 2020. The Conference Board’s senior manager, [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

While being a newer technology, there are several publicly tradeable companies utilizing the power of CRISPR gene editing, base editing, and prime editing in the Kelly CRISPR & Gene Editing Technology ETF (Nasdaq: XDNA).

With Earth Day arriving this week, the VettaFi Voices had ESG investing on their minds — particularly, the “E.” After a difficult 2022 for ESG ETFs and strategies, where should interested investors even start? More importantly, should they even bother — or are ESG ETFs a fad whose time in the spotlight is already up? [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.

Demand for electrification metals is expected to grow exponentially in the next 15 years as the primary components of renewable energies and electric vehicles. The KraneShares Electrification Metals ETF (KMET) is positioned to capture rapidly rising demand in the six key electrification metals such as nickel and copper, and makes for a strong addition to [...] Read more at ETFtrends.com.